The Pella City Council will consider a resolution to authorize an application for a grant related to the proposed rec center project at their meeting this evening. If approved, it authorizes city staff to submit an application for the Iowa Economic Development Authority Community Attraction and Tourism grant in the amount of $500,000.

The council will also consider a partnership agreement with Kick It Forward for a new mini-pitch at Caldwell Park and schedule a public hearing for an asphalt overlay for the Pella Airport access road.

Public hearings will be held for two re-zoning requests by Eric Slycord for properties at 210 and 212 West First Street and 818 Huber STreet.

Special event permits are also under consideration for Fab Foodie Fridays by Spirit of Pella and for firework at Central College following Pella’s home football game against Gilbert.

Following regular business, an extensive policy and planning work session is scheduled, as discussion will be held regarding a financial update about ongoing deficit spending in the general fund, results of a study conducted for Pella Community Ambulance, potential lead water service lines, an elected official code of conduct, and other project updates from City Administrator Mike Nardini.

The Pella City Council meeting begins at 6:00 this evening in the Pella Public Safety Complex.